Questions answered by Scott Gregory Nathan

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Is my company stealing my commissions?

Scott's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

You should look to consult with a lawyer who has had success representing sales reps in disputes and lawsuits with employers. Many lawyers will...

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I need help enforcing a manufacturer sales representation agreement.

Scott's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Patrick are correct. You should consult with a top flight lawyer right away before documents are "lost" and memories "fade". ...

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Can an employer force you to get liability insurance even if the only job you have is with them as their chef.

Scott's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

Mr. Kitta is right on. Also check out the State of California Department of Industrial Relations page on independent contractor versus employee. ...

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Can I have an S corporation take out debt at the entity level, or do I take it out as a SH and give a loan to the S corp?

Scott's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

As usual, the Avvo respondents have provided great answers. While most creditors will ask for a personal guarantee, try asking each...

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Can I take a event coordinator to small claims if they did not complete their contract?

Scott's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Yes, it appears that you can sue in Small Claims court. However, in Monterey county there is a $10,000 limit for a "natural person" to sue for....

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Party for contract/agreement misrepresented their identity, does this invalidate the agreement?

Scott's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

I strongly agree with the other lawyers who have responded to you that you need to consult with an effective business litigator right away. Good luck.

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How do I get a company to return my investment after being lied to

Scott's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

I strongly agree with the other lawyers who have responded to you that you need to consult with an effective business litigator right away. Good...

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Do I need a business attorney to resolve a contract dispute ?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

Hard to tell with the limited facts whether you should try to resolve this informally, send a written demand to resolve the dispute, take this to...

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What legal rights do we have ?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 24, 2014

I agree with Ms. North who said "there are also employment / independent contractor / master-servant / agent issues. You should consult with an...

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What can be done if dealer sold a car different model than I requested in writing?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Unless the dealer and you can come to a resolution which meets with your approval, I agree with Mr. Spirtos in that you should consult with a...

Scott Gregory Nathan's Answers (152)

Is my company stealing my commissions?

I need help enforcing a manufacturer sales representation agreement.

Can an employer force you to get liability insurance even if the only job you have is with them as their chef.

Can I have an S corporation take out debt at the entity level, or do I take it out as a SH and give a loan to the S corp?

Can I take a event coordinator to small claims if they did not complete their contract?

Party for contract/agreement misrepresented their identity, does this invalidate the agreement?

How do I get a company to return my investment after being lied to

Do I need a business attorney to resolve a contract dispute ?

What legal rights do we have ?

What can be done if dealer sold a car different model than I requested in writing?